Zone Diet

The Zone Diet is based on scientific research demonstrating that the human body was designed for and operates best when consuming only two types of foods: lean protein and natural carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables. The principle of the Zone is that human genes have changed relatively little since the species began 100,000 years ago, when grains and processed carbohydrates didn't exist. Therefore, the human body is healthiest and will achieve weight loss when consuming foods that were around since the beginning: meat, fruits, and vegetables. This weight loss program argues that eating processed food has adverse health effects like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, lack of energy, and other maladies. A diet high in carbohydrates, like that recommended by the US Government, induces the body to secrete higher amounts of insulin, which turns excess carbohydrates into fat that your body stores. The Zone believes that controlling your insulin level is the key to controlling your weight and successfully achieving weight loss. A weight loss program that controls insulin includes only low-density carbohydrates, dietary fat, and protein at a ratio of 40:30:30.

In order to correctly measure the amount of each of the above food groups that you are eating, this weight loss program instructs you to use your hand as a gauge, since it is relative to the size of your body. Protein servings are measured by your palm, and carbohydrate servings by your fist. Fats are to be added sparingly; for instance a few nuts, olives, or olive oil to balance out the meal, and only if your protein source isn't fatty already. You must eat five times a day (three meals and two snacks), and never wait more than five hours between eating.

To learn more about thisprotein diet, visit the official website at: www.zoneperfect.com. There you can read about the weight loss program, purchase ZonePerfect weight loss products like nutrition bars or drinks, protein powder, shake mixes, and so on. They also offer a videotape and starter kit to help beginners start their weight loss journey.